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Re: Red ring 0021

Call 1-800-4my-xbox. Microsoft extended the warranty to 3 years for hard drive failures, specifically the dreaded "red ring of death." I just called yesterday and they are sending a free shipping box in the next few days and I will have a repaired or new xbox in a matter of 3-4 weeks. FREE OF CHARGE!

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Your system indicates this error when only the bottom right part of the
ring is flashing. When you have 1 red light on the Xbox 360, it is
usually associated with an error code you see
on the screen, such as the Xbox 360 error code E74.

Searching for this error code online or in the Microsoft
support site will give you the description and solution. Usually
the problem lies on the DVD drive whether it is the wrong firmware or
lacks a chip.

It may also be a hard drive error which can be resolved
by taking it out and putting it back in or it can be a voltage error
which usually occurs if you have added accessories to it. It is best to
research the error code so you know exactly what to do.

2 Red
Lights

One
of the most common is when two red lights are flashing. No need to
panic if you see only see the Xbox 360 2 red lights. Its sole meaning
is that the console
is too hot and needs to cool down. Power down the system and try again
in a few minutes or if possible after an hour or two.

After
giving the system some rest and playing in a much cooler environment,
you should be back to your gaming in better performance. If the problem
persists however, you may need to have it serviced to have the cooling
issue fixed.

3 Red
Lights

If
you see three flashing lights, you are experiencing the infamous Xbox
three red lights problem that many other gamers are
frustrated with. You
may also know it as the Red Ring of Death.

At one
point 1 out of every 3 Xbox 360 owners experienced this
problem. This is the one error that you do not want to
get.
This highlights that there is a serious Xbox 360 hardware
problem.

Your options are to send your console back to
Microsoft for repair or to fix it yourself. Be prepared to
spend
a nice amount of money ($140 or so) if you are sending your system to
Microsoft and you no longer have the Xbox
360 warranty.

If you want to try to fix the problem yourself then you can see reviews
of guides that we recommend to show you step by step how to
perform the repair.

4 Red
Lights

If
you have to get any flashing lights on your Xbox 360, pray that this is
the one. If the entire ring flashes, it is a minor problem
that
indicates that the AV cable isn't connected properly or in rare
instances, the cable is damaged. Make sure everything is properly
connected and replace it if It still doesn't work.

1 Red Ring = Serious Hardware FailureI f your XBOX 360 has a 1 red flashing light error, you're more than likely in big trouble. The 1 flashing red ring of light can be due to GPU or CPU failure, RAM overheating, a DVD drive error, or some serious problem with your Xbox 360's internal components. The most common 1 flashing red ring lights error is the E74 error. The E74 error is no easy fix for the Xbox 360 and usually has to be repaired by the manufacturer [though some have managed to repair it with the heat gun trick - but be careful]

2 Red Rings = OverheatingMostly all red flashing lights on the Xbox 360 rings are due to overheating in some way or other, but the 2 red rings singles out overheating as the main issue. When doing the X-Clamp fix the 2 red rings are required to fix the Xbox 360 by overheating the CPU. If you get this Xbox 360 error without doing the X-Clamp fix, you probably just need to let your Xbox 360 cool down for a few hours. Make sure that all vents aren't blocked off and that your Xbox fans are working properly in order to repair this problem.

3 Red Rings = Basic Hardware FailureThe most common error on the Xbox 360 is the 3 red rings - also known as the Red Rings of Death (RRoD). This flashing lights problem is the main cause of Xbox 360's 54.2% failure rate. The 3 red flashing lights can be due to lots of different errors but is mainly due to the X-Clamps in your Xbox 360 and overheating. Fortunately, lots of people were able to fix this issue using the X-Clamp and heat gun fix. Follow this list of error codes to find out the real issue with the 3 red rings because there are quite a few of them.

its unkown internal error most likely red ring of death something inside came loose send it to microsoft of self fix videos are on youtube once you open it the system is void here is the contact number for xbox 1-800-4my-xbox

Usually with one red light an error code or "E code" will be displayed on the TV screen. The most common is E74 a GPU/HANA chip related ( graphics problem). These errors are a little tougher to fix then 3 Red Rings. First I'd check to see if you are still covered under the warranty here.If you are not covered by warranty and don't feel like giving MS more of your money we can repair your Xbox for you. Our website is here.If you'd like to repair it yourself check out this site.Keep in mind you will need to reball the solder joints to fix one red light in most cases... X-clamp replacement will not suffice. Let me know if you have any more questions.

Well the why part of your question can be answered here - http://www.xbox.com/en-US/search.aspx?keyword=one+red+light

They go into many of the error codes, as to how to fix it without voiding the warranty; If it's under warranty send it in to be fixed, or if you're dying to play right now try the 'towel method' shown here - http://www.xbox360rally.com/the-red-ring-of-deathcure-found/

The Xbox 360 has serious cooling problems; compressed air usually does wonders for the Xbox.

You'll "brick" your Xbox tampering with the fan and heat sink; soft mods are always a bad idea if you don't have any recourse for fixing the system.

Hard Mods/Mod Chips are the best way to go because you have dual boot capabilities; you can boot to the original Xbox OS or the Mod Chip firmware.

Currently, Microsoft is
being sued for the number of Xbox 360 consoles experiencing the "Red
Rings of Death."

Microsoft is making amends by fixing the Xbox 360 at
no charge.

Taking the Xbox apart yourself may void
your warranty; you might start by uses an Ohm Meter to check the heat sink and fan connections.

Also make sure there is not a gap between the heat sink and the processor; this space should be filled with the thermal compound.

Furthermore, the fan might be damaged and not reporting the fan speed through the variable resistance wire; only way to determine this is by powering the fan with +5v / -5v and checking the variable resistance wire with an Ohm meter.